The Dallas Cowboys lead the Washington Commanders 21-10 at halftime in the regular-season finale from FedEx Field.
Washington began the game on offense, driving the ball down the field, and should’ve had an easy touchdown, but quarterback Sam Howell just missed an open Terry McLaurin. While the drive continued, the Cowboys stuffed the Commanders on fourth down.
The Cowboys immediately went to work, as quarterback Dak Prescott drove the length of the field and found wide receiver Jalen Tolbert for a touchdown pass and a 7-0 lead.
Washington turned the ball over on the first play of the next series, giving the Cowboys excellent field position. However, Washington’s defense stopped Dallas, forcing a field goal. Commanders rookie defensive end Joshua Pryor blocked the Brandon Aubrey kick, allowing cornerback Jace Whittaker to pick it up and return it 66 yards deep into Dallas territory.
Howell found Robinson for a touchdown a few plays later to tie things up.
On the next series, Washington rookie cornerback Quan Martin intercepted Prescott. Howell found Curtis Samuel for what looked like a touchdown, but officials ruled Samuel didn’t get both feet down, which was the correct call. The Commanders would settle for a field goal.
Dallas was impressive on its next drive, as running back Tony Pollard finished it with a short touchdown to run to give the Cowboys a 14-10 lead.
The Commanders were driving again, but Demarcus Lawrence hit Howell as he threw the ball, which was intercepted. The Cowboys quickly turned that turnover into another touchdown when Prescott found CeeDee Lamb to make it 21-10.
Howell completed 14 of 21 passes for 109 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the first half. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught three passes for 37 yards. He entered the game needing 54 yards to reach 1,000 receiving yards for the fourth consecutive year.
Dallas had 241 total yards in the first half, while Washington finished with 141.
The Cowboys will open the second half with the football.
